AULD’S COVE: Nova Scotia Power is in the final construction phase of a project that will see six new transmission towers carrying high voltage electrical lines across the Strait of Canso, which will improve service reliability by providing an...
DARTMOUTH: A group of eight coworkers from Dartmouth, including a former Isle Madame resident, has lots to celebrate this holiday season.
The group came up winners in the November 29 Lotto 6/49 draw, matching the Guaranteed Prize draw numbers and...
HALIFAX: As the environmental assessment phase for the proposed Spaceport development near Canso approaches its completion, the integrated project team - for the design and construction of the Spaceport - will convene for an initial meeting.
At this meeting, the...
PORT HAWKESBURY: Celtic Air Services wishes to announce that “Airshow Cape Breton” will take place at the Port Hawkesbury Airport in a one-night only twilight airshow on Wednesday, May 30.
The show, which will feature the world renowned Canadian Force’s...
ST. PETER’S: Volunteers at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47 have put their money down to assist veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by supporting a unique program that matches service dogs with soldiers.
“We had a little...
ARICHAT: Two grant requests from community groups in Richmond County received different reactions from councillors.
During the November 27 meeting of Richmond Municipal Council, Deputy Warden Jason MacLean brought forward a request from the L’Ardoise Men’s Club for a $5,000...
ARICHAT: Officials with programs to encourage more newcomers to settle in Cape Breton told council that immigration will help turn-around the island’s economy.
The Cape Breton Partnership’s Omar Tag El Din, program lead for the Atlantic Immigration Pilot, told council...
ARICHAT: Council was unable to amend a municipal travel expense policy which is a source of confusion for municipal officials.
During its regular monthly meeting on November 27, councillors defeated a motion from district 4 councillor Gilbert Boucher to remove...
ANTIGONISH: StFX University is taking steps to prepare the community for legalized cannabis.
On November 28, StFX hosted a President’s Colloquium on “Understanding the Legalization of Cannabis: A University Community Conversation.” The information session occurred on the same day that...
HALIFAX: Gary Burrill, the leader of Nova Scotia’s NDP party, doesn’t like what he’s hearing in terms on Nova Scotia’s doctor shortage and the wait list for patients looking for a family doctor.
Burrill spoke about the matter last week...